July 4, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
William Paca House & Garden
186 Prince George Street
Annapolis, MD 21401
Join Historic Annapolis for our Fourth of July Festival! Experience a full day of history, celebration, and family-friendly fun as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of American independence!
One ticket gives you access to three sites: the William Paca House and Garden, Hogshead Trades Museum, and the Museum of Historic Annapolis.
William Paca House and Garden:
Visitors can enjoy 30-minute guided tours of the William Paca House, featuring the Annapolis Living Historians. Hear what William Paca and his contemporaries might have thought about the bold decision to declare independence.
The festivities continue in the Paca Garden with face painting, refreshments and patriotic crafts for all ages. Cool off in our Colonial Beer Garden and enjoy live music from Peter Brice and the New Century Irish-Arts Company.
Get hands-on at the Revolutionary Trades Showcase, where we highlight the everyday skills that helped fuel independence. Try printing pamphlets that spread revolutionary ideas, learn about healing herbs, sew stars, and practice writing colonial-style letters. Have your silhouette created in the Summer House for a unique keepsake!